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Sticking it to people
May 22, 2012
Sticking it to people
Finding a way to relax and control her weight was what originally led 49-year-old Porcia Fernander to try acupuncture. The first time she tried the treatment over the course of several weeks she lost 10 pounds and knocked a few inches off her waist. That was one of the most energizing periods of her life. She was thankful to the physician that advised her to try the Eastern alternative form of med...
No, the neighbor probably did not poison your pet
May 15, 2012
No, the neighbor probably did not poison your pet
How many times have you heard someone say their neighbor is trying, or has poisoned their pet? Often, the pertinent clinical signs are unrelated to any toxin, however, many times, toxicosis is the source of clinical signs. Most toxic exposure in animals is accidental. Many pets may ingest plants, pesticides, automotive products and over-the-counter prescription drugs available in or around the hom...
When a tummy ache is more than just 'gas'
January 31, 2012
When a tummy ache is more than just 'gas'
Pain is not something new to Jane Doe (name changed). The 41-year-old had already experienced numerous medical scares in her life so the sporadic pain she felt in her stomach almost five years ago did not phase her. It was only when she was due for another medical check-up and had to undergo a Computer Tomography (CT) scan was she informed her little tummy ache was actually caused by gallstones - ...
A commendable act
February 15, 2012
A commendable act
Dear Editor,
Recently, while working on a booklet of herbal remedies for publication I received a phone call that, in these difficult times of stealing and criminality, was to me refreshing and commendable. The caller, who later identified himself as an entrepreneur of the Bacardi Road area, inquired whether I had a daughter who owns a BlackBerry cell phone. I asked the caller t...
Fresh is best is Khyla's philosophy
October 04, 2011
Fresh is best is Khyla's philosophy
What's your latitude? If your answer is chill or whatever, because you're up for it as long as it involves a little conversation, decent open mic poetry session, a little jam session from time-to-time and a fresh squeezed juice that from time to time can be kicked up a notch, then your latitude will land you at Khyla's Island Philosophy on Junkanoo Beach (formerly Long Wharf).
Jackfruit
August 01, 2011
Jackfruit
TOO often, the medicinal value of fruit growing in our very own backyard is overlooked. Instead of collecting sage bush to help treat the skin irritation chickenpox causes, most purchase calamine lotion; instead of brewing the leaves of the Jumbie Bean Tree for tea, most prefer store-bought herbal teas when they want a beverage with a soothing effect.
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